K&L Wines

Background: K&L Wines is a wine, beer and spirits retailer in California. They have several locations and focus on all facets of the retail market, including importing and single barrel sourcing. Some popular names that are hosted by KLWines are the Faultline collaboration releases and their partnership with Douglas Laing to bring Old Particular Single Cask scotch to shelves.

Founded: K&L was founded in Millbrae, California in 1976 by Todd Zucker and Clyde Beffa Jr. There are currently three brick and mortar locations: San Francisco, Redwood City, and Hollywood. They employ an extensive staff that continues to grow.